Limbaži

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Limbaži
 
City rights 1385
Location of Limbaži within Latvia
Location 57°31′N, 24°43′E
Other names German: Lemsal
Mayor Juris Žūriņš
Number of city council members 11
District Limbaži District
Area 9.021 km² (3 sq mi)
Population 8,923
Density 989 /km² (2,561 /sq mi)
Postal code LV-4001
Calling code +371 40
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Homepage of Limbaži


Limbaži (pronunciation (help·info)) is a city in Northern Latvia, 90 km from the capital Riga. The population is approximately 10,000. Founded in 13th century near the castle of the archbishop of Riga. City rights since 1385. In the Middle Ages, it was a fortified town with stone city walls.

In October 2007 the town will host the international theatre festival: "Joy of Acting". The festival is celebrating the wonders of modern theatre from all over the world.

The national Olympic training center for canoeing and kayaking is situated in the town.

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